Events & Festivals in Wayne County PA

We've been seeing hints...but we just confirmed that the Easter Bunny is making a special visit at Bethany Library!!
Toddlers to 10-year-olds are invited to join in the annual Easter-egg hunt at the Bethany Public Library on Saturday, April 4, starting promptly at 11 a.m. on the front lawn of the Bethany Park located at 8 Court Street just off Route 670, two miles north of Honesdale.

doors open 7:00pm. Get ready! The “Duke of Bluegrass” Louie Setzer is returning to The Cooperage on Saturday, April 4th. This true “Bluegrass Legend” has been performing for over 45 years and is no stranger to NEPA. Known as “The man with Titanium Tonsils”, Louie is a premier vocalist with a unique vocal styling, heavily influenced by first generation masters Jimmy Martin and Mac Wiseman. Louie breathes new life into tunes old and new in a way that sets him apart from the rest.

Spring is (finally) in the air… It’s warm in the mornings and after work which means… it’s bicycle riding season! Time pull out your bike, adjust your seat, and fill up your tires. The Cooperage Project is proud to present a DIY bicycle workshop, “Ride your Bike” on Monday, May 5th from 6:30 to 8:30pm at The Cooperage, 1030 Main Street in Honesdale, PA.
Whether you’re an expert or a beginning, this workshop is for you. “Ride your bike” will be taught by Mike Johnson and Jeff McLaine, both long-time bicycling enthusiasts and employees at Sawmill Cycles, located at 833 Main Street in Honesdale. Johnson is an avid road biker. It’s almost certain that you have seen him riding around the area. McLaine is a mountain biker with extensive experience repairing and wrenching on bikes. Together they will teach you what you need to know to get both yourself and your bike ready to ride this spring.

Red Hat Spring Celebration at Ladore
Join our Under the Sea themed Red Hat Week! April 13 - 17, Monday through Friday
You will be taken on a journey of FUN and Fellowship while enjoying the many activities we have to offer. Such as a Tea Party and Fashion Show, crafts, water aerobics, bingo, bell choir, dancing, fitness, shopping and more.

From the Catskills to the Pocono Mountains, our region's proximity to two major metropolitan areas positions it as the #1 up and coming destination for tourists seeking 'green' travel and outdoor recreational opportunities. The main goal of the conference is to increase tourism revenue by facilitating collaboration throughout the region, spanning Delaware, Greene, Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster counties of New York; and Wayne, Monroe and Pike counties of Pennsylvania, and to unite our geographical neighbors around a common cause, to promote sustainable tourism and a pride of place.

Bring your little ones, ages 3-4, for a walk outdoors with our naturalist educator, Jenna. What will we hear? What will we smell? We'll use all five senses to explore our environment. This walk will conclude with a craft and a snack. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
$5 per child, $10 for three. Siblings under 3 are free.
Registration is limited. Register by phone (570) 689-9494 or Email info@lacawac.org

This comedy show features a trio of laugh-out-loud funny comedians. Robert Kelly, Kevin Iso and Dan Soder are among America's top comedians and are a sure bet to a fun-filled night! After the show, join us for an after party in the Lookout Lounge featuring Idol Kings! Check out all the details of this must not miss show.

Red Hat Spring Celebration at Ladore
Join our Under the Sea themed Red Hat Week! April 20 - 24, Monday through Friday.
You will be taken on a journey of FUN and Fellowship while enjoying the many activities we have to offer. Such as a Tea Party and Fashion Show, crafts, water aerobics, bingo, bell choir, dancing, fitness, shopping and more.
On our final night together we will have a Dazzling Dinner with Divas.

10 am to 3 pm - Mask Making at the Hawley Library | Your local youth librarians will have mask making materials out for you to create your Species Parade costume! Materials are available starting Tuesday, April 21 for the week. Nature themed picture books and local natural history books are available to enjoy at the library or to sign out.

Hawley, PA invites you to join in the celebration of love for planet Earth! It’s the one thing we all have in common, so let’s come together and recognize all that makes it wonderful. Local businesses and conservation organizations will be offering programs, activities, and events for a weekend of celebrating, learning, and exploring. Walk in the Species Parade, make crafts, meet guest speakers and explore hands-on activities at the festival. That is just a taste of what Hawley has to offer for the 2015 Hawley Earth Fest, April 23-25.

"Nunsense" tells the story of The Little Sisters of Hoboken, who are putting on a musical variety show to raise money to bury bury sisters. Fifty-two nuns in their order were accidentally poisoned by the cook, Sister Julia, Child of God and the last four are in cold storage, awaiting money for a decent burial. The five nuns sing, dance and joke their way through the play, which is filled with comic surprises.

Don't miss out on being part of the fun on Friday, April 24th when the WCPL's 8th annual wine tasting event "In Good Taste" takes over at Wayne County Ford! Turn in your sponsor form today! It is a great night to network and catch up with friends old and new!

Location: Wallenpaupack Area High School Cafeteria
Time: Apr 25, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

The 2nd Annual Pack Track Trivia Night FUNdraiser hosted by the Friends of Wallenpaupack Track and Field club will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 5:45PM to 10:00PM at the Wallenpaupack Area High School Cafeteria. A hot buffet provided by Two Brothers Italian Restaurant will be provided. The event includes 10 rounds of trivia with music from DJ GianniBoy, and plenty of healthy competition and fun.
Teams of ten will compete for the trivia trophy and other prizes (if you don't have a team, you can join one at the event).

Location: Wallenpaupack Area High School
Time: Apr 25, 2015 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Please join the Northern Tier Symphony at Wallenpaupack High School for an evening of music by Tchaikovsky, Bruckner and Knaus. Fanfare for Orchestra (*World Premiere)- Joseph Knaus Capricio Italien-Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony Bo. 4 Anton Bruckner. tickets: $10 Adult/ $5 Student Groups of 10 or more students $4 per person (1 free adult admission for each group of 10 paid students) for more information www.northerntiersymhony.org 570-981-9006 or northerntiersymphony@yahoo.com

Bring the family to dress up as a favorite plant, animal or fungi! Mommy and baby, pet owners and pooches, Grandma Willow or wallflower! This is a free, community-friendly event. Follow the Hawley Earth Fest facebook page for costume ideas of all craftiness levels. 9 am – Species Parade registration located at the bandstand. Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. and awards are announced by Mayor Hawk at 10:30 a.m.

PENNIES FROM HEAVEN Caleb's Foundation 6th Annual Tricky Tray Basket Raffle. Over 100 themed baskets valued at $100+ for every family member including the pet will be raffled off. Admission is free, cash bar available, and door prizes & desserts will be given out during basket drawing. Regular tickets are $5 for 25. Baskets valued higher than $250 are sold for $1 and $5 a chance. Value packs will also be sold. PENNIES FROM HEAVEN provides financial assistance to families with a critically ill child by covering rent, mortgage, electric, medical bills and more.

Boating Safety Education Certificates will be offered at the PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center. Topics of this course include boat terminology, legal requirments, water activities as well as safety and water rescue.

Frogs & Bogs: PARS Workshop
After winter's snow has melted and spring's rain has fallen, vernal (seasonal) pools are the perfect place to find amphibians and reptiles. Using nets and containers, we'll catch, photo document and release species, egg masses and whatever else we find! Join us for this citizen science effort, as we contribute to the Pennsylvania Amphibian and Reptile Survey (PARS). We'll begin with a presentation from the PARS statewide coordinator, Marlin Corn. He will introduce us to PAMRS and provide us with tips for finding and identifying Pennsylvania's amphibians and reptiles. Following a lunch break at the lodge overlooking Lake Lacawac, we'll break into groups ad explore the Sanctuary's land. Participants may survey for as long as they are interested, till the end of the program. Our field finding will be reported on the PARS' website. This exploration is best suited for ages 8 and up, teens and adults. Bring your own lunch and consider the benefits of using reusable containers.
This is a FREE workshop.
Registration is appreciated by phone (570) 689-9494 or Email info@lacawac.org

Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is having a Kentucky Derby party which will be held at the Mansion at Noble Lane.
Auction of chairs designed by local artists, pick horse/ follow race on TV, prize for most creative hat, $45; Joan Buehl, 570-226-9750, joanb@ptd.net.

The Annual Foods of the Delaware Highlands wine & food pairing dinner at The Settlers Inn celebrates accomplishments in the Upper Delaware River region. The event will feature delicious cuisine prepared with locally grown and produced organic ingredients, paired with appropriate fine wines, as well as exciting live and silent auctions celebrating the generous bounty of our local businesses and products. Tickets are $125 per person with additional sponsorship levels available (below). Please contact info@delawarehighlands.org or call 570-226-3164 to learn more and register. $500 Steward 2 tickets to the event; 2 lines in program $1,000 Guardian 4 tickets to the event; 2 lines in program $1,500 ‘Course&

Bring any item* in good/working condition to this event and take home another Swapapalooza item for FREE !
What better way to recycle those spring cleaning finds you no longer use!
SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support) is seeking corporate and personal donations for our silent auction. Please donate a gift basket, gift card or merchandise to help SEEDS continue to grow. Please call 570-245-1256 or email Jocelyn@seedsgroup.net.
SO SAVE YOUR STUFF AND SAVE THE DATE…..
Light refreshments will be served
(*Please don’t bring used clothing or shoes to the Swapapalooza. If you want further info on several organizations that will accept these items, just let us know.)

Join Nick Spinelli, Executive Director of the Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District, for a fun kayak/canoe paddle and educational program on Lake Wallenpaupack. “Immerse” yourself in the unique habitats that provide a home to thousands of creatures that live in, on, or around Lake Wallenpaupack. Learn about lake history, monitoring, and wildlife at a novice pace. You must provide your own kayak or canoe. Life jackets must be worn to attend.
This program is offered in partnership with LWWMD and PPL. Meet at the shoreline behind the PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center (126 PPL Drive, Hawley, PA). Please arrive early.

Celebrate the return of the train excursions in Historic Honesdale during National Train Days. There will be tours of the historic museum, passenger train excursions, local shopping, delicious local food, craft vendors and many more fun things to do this weekend.

Lacawac's Amazing Geo-race
We're embarking on a high-tech adventure! Lacawac's Amazing Geo-race will take geocachers on an adventure solving puzzle, finding containers and earning points while discovering natural and historic features on the Sanctuary's property. A free-to-attend post-race event will include awards, raffle drawing and other activities fun for the whole family. A new cache will be published at noon on race day. Pack your own lunch or visit our concession table. All ages welcome; geo-dogs welcome; puzzles best suited for ages 8 and up. Let us know your coming to the post-race event and find more details onwww.geocaching.com.
Teams of 4-6 members pre-register for $15 (or race day for $20)
Register by phone (570) 689-9494 or Email info@lacawac.org

Location: Lake Wallenpaupack High School
Time: May 16, 2015@11:00 AM to May 17, 2015

Our May 16-17 Relay for Life will soon be here! We would love to have you participate in this very meaningful, community event in any way you like. Please consider registering for our Relay (relayforlife.org/pagreaterlakeregion), during which you can do as little or as much as you like. You can join an existing team or you can join our "Greater Lake Community" team. If you are a survivor, you can simply join as an individual. Also, our "Spring" kick-off meeting is TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 @ 7pm at Settler's Inn. We would love to see you there!! Contact Nancy Vignau @nvignau@gmail.com with questions

Lacawac Sanctuary is a hot spot for a diverse population of bird species. Join Northeast Pennsylvania's Audubon Society naturalists on a walk to identify the birds we see and hear. Field marks, songs, behaviors and flight patterns are all characteristics that can lead to a proper identification. The expert birders from the NEPA Audubon Society and other naturalist professionals will help us identify species to record on eBirds, a citizen science site used by researchers tracking bird populations and migrations. Enjoy a handsome breakfast at the lodge after the walk.
$15 per person ($10 for Members)
Register by phone (570) 689-9494 or Email info@lacawac.org

Everyone is welcome to donate items in good condition (no magazines or clothing, please) and then stop by the day of the event to shop for a new treasure. If you have not already spent some quality time at the Park we hope you will consider packing a lunch to make a day of it. Shop early to support our fundraising efforts and stay for the day, walk the trails and have a picnic. Who knows what wildlife just might stop by to join you! Please contact the Main Museum to make arrangements to drop items off. Call 570-253-3240

This unique forum showcases the professional and life experiences of distinguished female science and environmental leaders. Through stimulating conversations and active engagement with STEM professionals, this Women in Science Breakfast encourages women to pursue careers, exchange ideas and make lasting connections.

Boating Safety Education Certificates will be offered at the PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center. Topics of this course include boat terminology, legal requirments, water activities as well as safety and water rescue.

Lacawac Sanctuary and Field Station is proud to announce the opening of a new laboratory and trails for our students and friends. We will make the short walk from the Coulter Visitor's Center and new Environmental Laboratory, funded by a National Science Foundation award, to unveil the Arthur Watres Trail. Following the dedication join naturalist, Jenna Wayne Mauder, for an interpretative hike down to the new Ledges Trail overlooking the geological beauties at Wallenpaupack. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.
The hike is FREE and no registration is required.

The First Open House at Bethel School will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2015 from 1:00-4:00 PM. The presenter will be Janet Mishkin, an expert on early education and schools in Pennsylvania. Ms. Mishkin is a history professor at East Stroudsburg University and she is also the Administrator of Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm located just outside of Stroudsburg. Please join us for this free event and learn about historic schools in Pennsylvania. For information contact Carol Dunn 570-253-3240 or email wchs@ptd.net

Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and Dr. Ann Rhoads, Senior Botanist of the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania and renowned author, for a walk at Lacawac Sanctuary from 12-2pm where she will discuss, illustrate, and answer your questions about native plants and their habitats. This event will take place during Lacawac's NatureFest.

Join Lacawac and our conservation partners for a day of outdoor fun to showcase our natural and historic features! Enjoy a live animals presentation, paddle on the lake, tour "The Great Camp", play carnival games, go on a wildflower walk with Dr. Ann Rhoades or study woodland fungi with the Mushroom Man, Nathaniel Whitmore, learn about the Town Beneath the Lake and so much more! Events included with your donation to Lacawac:
10 AM kicks off in the Carriage House with Pocono Wildlife's live animal presentation
11 AM Nathaniel Whitmore will lead a 1 hour mushroom and wild edibles walk on the property
11 AM Paddle on Lace Lacawac in our row boats and canoes
12 PM Dr. Ann Rhoads will lead a 2 hour wildflower walk on the property
1 PM Paddle on Lake Lacawac in our row boats and canoes
2 PM Jon Tandy will present "The Town Beneath the Lake" within a 2 hour time slot, depicting the town and people of Wilsonville which includes historical references to the Watres family
Additional activities: Lacawac's Dr. Lesley Knoll will have a Lake Ecology station by the lake. Get an up close look at what lives in Lake Lacawac. Eco-friendly carnival style games and an obstacle course for younger kids. Skins and Skulls learning station.
$10 per Car Load

Stop by the Old Stone Jail and see what doing hard time was like in the 1800's. The Old Stone Jail was built in 1859 and still stands today. We will open the huge iron door and let the light into the jail that was built to look like a dungeon- come on over and do a little time, we promise to leave the doors unlocked.

Have you ever seen the bottom of Lake Wallenpaupack? By using side scan sonar technology, Jon Tandy of the Tafton Fire Company can take digital images of the lake bed as it exists today. Let Jon entertain you with his historical knowledge about the people of the town that was once Wilsonville and how that land was acquired by Lacawac's founder, Colonel Watres.
Donations are appreciated.

Enjoy Remington Ryde, The Carroll Company Ramblers, Nitro Ride, The Blades of Grass, Across The Tracks Bluegrass Band, Louise Setzer, Mark Milkos, and many more. The event is held rain or shine due to the covered stage and seating areas. Admission: $45 at gate for a weekend ticket (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), daily tickets available.

Bethel School is a one room schoolhouse in Wayne County that was built in the 1870's. The Bethel School house is a well preserved one room schoolhouse that opens the doors for FREE tours. Stop by and chat with Wayne County residents that have first hand knowledge of a one room school and the experience of attending.

Visit the Bethel School House; one of Wayne County's original one room school houses still standing. Bethel School will be open, so please just drop in and chat with people who attended this and other Wayne County one room schoolhouses. Step back in time and experience what school was like back in the 1870's.

Walkabout the Partner Ridge
This loop through a mature oak forest will treat you to awesome geological features. Join Delaware Highland Conservancy's Jamie Bartholomew as she leads a hike along this protected piece of Lacawac Sanctuary. Bring your questions about protecting land, as the Partner Ridge trail sits on a 10 acre parcel of conserved land. Wear comfortable shoes for hiking, sun screen and bring a water bottle.
This program is FREE.
Registration is appreciated. Register by phone (570) 689-9494 or Email info@lacawac.org

The Old Stone Jail will once again open the door and show you around, through the Sheriff's office, down the hallway and into the original cells where the most hardened criminals of Wayne County were held. Suicides, hangings and everything in between happened here at the Old Stone Jail- stop by and let us give you a free tour of our jail- we promise to leave the door unlocked.

Join Delaware Highland Conservancy's Jamie Bartholomew as she leads a hike along the Partner Ridge at Lacawac Sanctuary. This protected mature oak forest boasts awesome geological features and beautiful plant species. Bring your questions about conserving land. This program is free, but registration with Lacawac is appreciated; visit www.lacawac.org.

Bethel School one room schoolhouse will be open and there will be a program presented at 2pm. "Tales of Northern Wayne County Schools' will be the topic presented by Linda and Lew Lee on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Both Lew and Linda attended schools in Northern Wayne County and Linda has done extensive research on the rural schools of Preston Township.

The Young Geezers - American Music Concert
This charming and melodic folk, gospel and bluegrass trio has been filling the house at Lacawac for the past six years. Their programs of American music offer an intriguing mix of great vocal harmonies and fine acoustic instrumentation, plus anecdotes to amuse. They bring something new, something old, and something different each time they visit!
$15 per person (Members $10 per person)
Registration is appreciated. Register by phone (570) 689-9494 or Email info@lacawac.org

Dessert & Variety Show presented by the Wayne County Historical Society. Local "talent" acts will have you singing in your seats, dancing in the aisles, and laughing with the crowd. BYOB to this annual event and Have a Barrel of Laughs & Get Your Jest Desserts at the show.

Known regionally as the finest art and craft show in the Pocono Mountains, the popular Audubon Art and Craft Festival combines entertaining and educational live wildlife shows featuring animals native to the area with close to 100 juried artists and artisans, many of whose work is nature or wildlife inspired. Add live ice sculpting and activities for the kids and you have a wonderful experience awaiting you in the Pocono Mountains. Funds raised at the festival are used by Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon to support local community and school environmental education.

Come join the band! Bring your instrument or voice and be part of a band in this 2 hour workshop! Simple Gifts will address issues of how to play well together, including arranging music, creating harmony parts, improvising, and getting a tight cohesive band sound. Together we'll arrange a piece of music to perform during the afternoon concert with Simple Gifts. All instruments (including voice) and levels (including total non-musicians) are welcome. There's a place for everyone in this band!
Smithsonian Institute raves "Simple Gifts wowed our audience with a cultural and education program that was fun, informative and energetic". Watch videos and learn more about Simple Gifts at www.simplegiftsmusic.com This workshop is offered in collaboration with Harmony Presents of the PA Council on the Arts and the Pocono Arts Council.
$30 per Person ($20 for Members) ... Includes tickets for World Music Celebration Concert
Registration required. Register by phone (570) 689-9494 or Email info@lacawac.org

Two women plus twelve instruments equals one good time when Simple Gifts takes the stage. This award winning band performs on an impressive array of instruments, including two fiddles, mandolin, hammered dulcimer recorders, guitar, and banjo plus some more unusual instruments like the bowed psaltery, baritone fiddle, banjolin, guitjo, and doumbek. With sounds that range from lively Irish jigs and down-home American reels to hard-driving Klezmer freilachs, haunting Gypsy melodies, and exotic Balkan dance tunes, Simple Gifts presents their music with a rare intensity and contagious enthusiasm. This is an act not to be missed! The concert is offered in collaboration with Harmony presents (silkmillharmony.com) and is generously supported by The Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts, a joint effort of the PA Council on the Arts and the Pocono Arts Council.

Take your painting skills to the next level during this intensive program that focuses on both basic and advanced skills in landscape painting. Lacawac offers a range of spectacular subjects and watercolors are especially suited to capturing and expressing that beauty. National-known instructors Renee Emanuel and Bill Teitsworth have collected numerous awards for their watercolor and acrylic paintings, and they are inspiring teachers! So come and hone your painting skills in this beautiful natural setting, and enjoy the ambiance of our historic Great Camp.
Friday: check-in and dinner, 5-7 PM followed by Meet-the Artists and mini-lesson
Saturday: 9AM demo and lesson, followed by painting with individual instruction from about 10 - 4:15, with break for lunch. Critique at 4:30, followed by dinner and Power Point presentation "The Contemporary Landscape"
Sunday: 9 AM demo and lesson, individual work until 4:00. Critique at 4:30, clean-up and depart.
$175 per Person (Members $140) ... includes Meals except for Breakfast
Optional Lodging Fee: $70 (Includes breakfast)
Registration required. Register by phone (570) 689-9494 or Email info@lacawac.org

A day in the life of a Farm, Wayne County Agriculture: 1870-1930 is the title of this 1,500 sq. ft. exhibit located on the Wayne County Fair Grounds on Rt. 191, one mile north of Honesdale. During the annual Wayne County Fair the building is open from noon to 8 p.m. and by appointment.

Celebration of the running of the Stourbridge Lion steam engine train. In honor of the celebration, Wayne County Historical Society will offer FREE ADMISSION to the main museum in historic downtown Honesdale. Come by and experience the train up close and personal, stroll through the museum and enjoy all of the exhibits that are on display.

Summer Nature Series for Tots
Children and Adults are invited to explore our natural world together. This series focuses on connecting to nature using our senses and taking a closer look at critters in the wild. Join us and our partnering conservation organizations for those programs geared towards children ages 2-4 and an adult. Full program descriptions available after Earth Day atlacawac.org and on Facebook.
Registration is limited. Register by phone (570) 689-9494 or Email info@lacawac.org

The Gardenscape Tour will take you to 8-10 locations in Northern Wayne County to enjoy farms and gardens. Purchase your ticket at the Historical Society at 810 Main Street in Honesdale and they will give you your map for your journey. On the Gardenscape tour you will visit working farms, private gardens and experience wonderful scenery along the way. Join us at the end of the tour for a farm to table dinner at a select location. Please call the Main Museum at 570-253-3240 for more information and to purchase your ticket.

3rd Annual Canal Festival will be the largest to date.
Come to the Lock 31, D&H Canal Festival and step back to a simpler time. A time of hand made crafts, delicious food, blacksmith demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, and music that makes you want to jump and sing, and plenty of fun activities for the kids as well. This FREE outdoor festival will slow you down and let you enjoy all that the property has to offer.

Lacawac Sanctuary is proud to present the Delaware Valley Raptor Center's live birds presentation at the Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center. Let these magnificent creatures captivate you and leave you yearning to learn more. Activities for younger children will be available. Seating is first come first served.
Adults $10 / Children $3 / Children under 2 are free
No registration required.

Lake Wallenpaupack is celebrated during this fun-packed three day event. The sandy shores and surrounding area come alive with music, an open fair market, free sailboat rides, tours of the dam, kayak demos, art displays, bike rides, downtown shopping, a boat parade, an ice cream social, and much more. With so many activities planned, the entire Lake Region and downtown Hawley is the place to be for people of all ages either on the water or on dry land.

Nathaniel Whitmore will lead a walk around the Sanctuary in search of edible species growing wild. Mushrooms, plant roots, seeds and leaves that can be eaten, if you pick and prepare correctly. Let Nathaniel share his wealth of knowledge in foraging with you on this excursion. Wear comfortable footwear and bring your own water bottle. Visitwww.wallylakefest.com for a full list of events this weekend.
$10 per Person (Members $5 per Person)
Register by phone (570) 689-9494 or Email info@lacawac.org

Yoga at Lacawac
Enjoy a Restorative Yoga class with Diane Rixner of Bend Yoga. Reiki sessions will also be available at $1.00/minute (15-60 minutes per session).
Overnight Rooms on Friday and/or Saturday are available at $25 per night
Classes are $8.00 Each
Register by phone (570) 689-9494 or Email info@lacawac.org

Yoga at Lacawac
Enjoy a Restorative Yoga class with Diane Rixner of Bend Yoga. Reiki sessions will also be available at $1.00/minute (15-60 minutes per session).
Overnight Rooms on Friday and/or Saturday are available at $25 per night
Classes are $8.00 Each
Register by phone (570) 689-9494 or Email info@lacawac.org

Bethel School was built in the 1870's and is a wonderful example of a one room schoolhouse in Wayne County. Stop by the Bethel House and chat with some Wayne County residents who attended one room schools in our county. Learn about the one room schoolhouse experience first hand. If you attended a school like this, then you don't want to miss this opportunity to visit.

The Young Geezers - American Music Concert
This charming and melodic folk, gospel and bluegrass trio has been filling the house at Lacawac for the past six years. Their programs of American music offer an intriguing mix of great vocal harmonies and fine acoustic instrumentation, plus anecdotes to amuse. They bring something new, something old, and something different each time they visit!
$15 per person (Members $10 per person)
Registration is appreciated. Register by phone (570) 689-9494 or Email info@lacawac.org

Lake Lacawac Moonlight Paddle
Join us for a paddle on beautiful, glacial Lake Lacawac led by Nick Spinelli, executive director of the Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District and member of the Dive and Rescue Team for Tafton Fire Company. Declared a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service, the lake now serves a purpose for environmental research and aesthetic enjoyment. We'll discover the history and formation of this glacial lake, learn about the research going on here and paddle to some special areas. Only Lake Lacawac boats must be used and life jackets must be worn.
$10 per Person (Members $5 per person)
Register by phone (570) 689-9494 or Email info@lacawac.org

Free tours of the Old Stone Jail that was built in 1859. The Old Stone Jail is a great example of what a jail was like in the 1800's. A Visit inside the thick stone walls and cold damp cells promise to make this experience memorable. The imposing profile will complete your idea of a dungeon. Please stop by for a free tour and lots of historic facts about the jail.

This is a unique but challenging course with breathtaking scenery.
Start time: 8 AM; course remains open for 3 hours 30 minutes
START near Lakeside Elementary School in Honesdale. Runner transportation provided from Wallenpaupack High School to start line beginning at 6:15 AM

The Young Geezers - American Music Concert
This charming and melodic folk, gospel and bluegrass trio has been filling the house at Lacawac for the past six years. Their programs of American music offer an intriguing mix of great vocal harmonies and fine acoustic instrumentation, plus anecdotes to amuse. They bring something new, something old, and something different each time they visit!
$15 per person (Members $10 per person)
Registration is appreciated. Register by phone (570) 689-9494 or Email info@lacawac.org

Come and see the wonderful Fall Foliage in beautiful Historic Downtown Honesdale. Historic Downtown Honesdale has a lot to offer people interested in seeing the Fall Foliage in Northeastern Pa. Craft vendors, delicious local restaurants, specialty shops, historic museums- there is truly something for everyone at this event. Come on over and spend the day with us. www.visithonesdalepa.com

The Old Stone Jail was built in 1859 and still stands for free tours. Cold dark cells, damp stone walls, and no heat....if that sounds like a good time then meet us at the Old Stone Jail in Honesdale, Pa. this historic jail was built in 1859 and is open for the last time this season today. Free tours and lots of historic facts about the jail and the infamous criminals that were housed here. At 1:00 pm we will close the doors for the season, so bring your coat and don't miss your last chance to go to jail this season.

The purpose of the Volunteer Thank You Potluck is to make sure that everyone involved with the Lock 31, D&H Canal Park knows how much the Wayne County Historical Society appreciates them. If you helped with the Lock 31, D&H Canal Park this year, please call the Main Museum at 570-253-3240 and accept our invitation to the potluck. You must RSVP and bring a dish to share for this event.

Lake to Lake 8K Trail Run and Woods Walk
Lacawac Sanctuary is pleased to announce 2nd Annual Lake to Lake 8K Trail Run and Woods Walk on Sunday, October 18th on the trails of Lacawac. This outdoor course winds through 550 acres of wooded nature trails and access roads, all on the grounds of Lacawac Sanctuary. Be advised that sections of the course are technical, rocky and steep. No dogs or strollers on 8K course, both are welcome on Woods Walk. For more information visit lacawac.org or register online at www.active.come/lake-ariel-pa/running/races/lake-to-lake-8k-trail-run-and-woods-walk-2015.
8K Runners $25 / Run Group (4) $75 / Woods Walk $15
Pre-register by October 12

Join us for dinner and awards at the Wayne County Historical Society's Annual Dinner. The Wayne County Historical Society will fill your evening with delicious, fresh food, many interesting basket raffles, and a presentation of awards to our special volunteers. This is an event not to be missed. Every year the helpings get larger, the baskets are more plentiful and the volunteers are more deserving. Please call the Main Museum at 570-253-3240, to make your reservation for a memorable evening at Lukan's Farm Resort.

Free Book Swap
In its fourth year, this America Recycles Day event has reused about 15,000 books! Local organizations and libraries, schools and families have benefited from this event. This small idea has also made a global imprint with donations to Better World Books, an organization that supports literacy efforts world wide. Bring your beloved and dusty to the Wayne Conservation District on Park Street in Honesdale to drop and swap for "new" books. There are no limits to how many you bring or take and you don't have to bring a book to take books. Left-over books are distributed to the Wayne County Christmas Bureau, Wayne County Prison and Better World Books. Severely tattered books are recycled at the Wayne County Recycling Center.
Questions can be emailed to educator@lacawac.org.

Wayne County Historical Society Annual Open House. Bring your holiday spirit and your gift list to start your holiday season off right. The Wayne County Historical Society will offer FREE main museum admission for the day. Come over and enjoy the exhibits, browse our gift shop and get that holiday shopping started. During the hours of 4:00pm- 7:00pm there will be light refreshments and musical entertainment for your enjoyment.

Get in the holiday spirit in Historic Downtown Honesdale. Honesdale for the Holidays is a wonderful winter event held every year in the Historic Downtown Honesdale. There will be craft vendors, trolley rides, delicious local food, and our local shops will help you with all of your gift giving needs.

Join us for an overview of the volunteer program followed by visits to actual monitoring sites. New volunteers will meet at the Upper Delaware Visitor Center (176 Scenic Drive, Lackawaxen) at 9am. Then, new and existing volunteers will gather next door at the Inn at Lackawaxen at from 10am-12pm. From 12pm-1pm, attendees will visit the eagle viewing areas. To register or for more information, contact Patricia at volunteer@delawarehighlands.org. • The winter Eagle Watch program runs from December through March, weekends only. Volunteers cover morning or afternoon shifts.